The two opening sequences that I have chosen to compare are (1) Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant and (2) Kung Fu Panda.
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The opening title sequences of these 2 films are in stark
contrast to one another. Despite these films having similar genres of action
and adventure, Kung Fu Panda is an animation. One of the main points of
contrast is the sound element to these title sequences. Where in Cirque du
freak the visuals are driven by the music, in Kung Fu Panda the visuals are
driven by a voice-over and the music. As well as this, unlike in Cirque du
Freak where titles and credits are used in great number, there are no
credits/titles stating things such as the main actors, directors in Kung Fu
Panda. The credits in Cirque du Freak play an important role in the sequence.
As there is no voice over to provide the engagement with the audience like that
in Kung Fu Panda, the credits for Cirque du Freak need to somehow engage the
audience, and this is done through building the graphics around the audience so
that they are more visually engaging. The aesthetic styles of these openings are
similar because they are both made of graphic shots and animations, which come together
to create a very visually stimulating title sequence.
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